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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.42, 930.58 and 230.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.42, 930.58 and 230.24 is: 345.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.42 : 930.58 = 230.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.42/930.58 = 230.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.42x = 930.58 × 230.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.42x = 214,256.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,256.74/620.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.34

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